Happy Hour Schedule
Guests searching for happy hour near the convention center in Orlando choose Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive near the Orange County Convention Center. Happy hour at Vincenzo runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 PM to 7 PM. That means convention guests leaving the OCCC in the late afternoon can walk into happy hour pricing on craft cocktails, wine, and beer before continuing with a full Italian dinner. Vincenzo is not just a bar. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant where happy hour is the start of the evening, not the whole evening. With 4,000+ guest reviews and complimentary valet parking every evening, Vincenzo makes it easy to unwind after a long day of conferences, trade shows, and meetings.
- ✦ Monday — Happy hour all night, 5 PM to 10 PM
- ✦ Tuesday — Happy hour 5 PM to 7 PM, plus Martini Tuesday all evening
- ✦ Wednesday — Happy hour 5 PM to 7 PM, plus Wine Down Wednesday all evening
- ✦ Thursday — Happy hour 5 PM to 7 PM
- ✦ Friday — Happy hour 5 PM to 7 PM
- ✦ Saturday and Sunday — Regular dinner hours, 5 PM to 10 PM
What Is Available During Happy Hour
Happy hour at Vincenzo features craft cocktails, wine by the glass, and beer. The cocktail menu features Negroni, Aperol Spritz, espresso martini, classic martinis, and seasonal creations from the bar team. The wine list includes Italian and California selections. During happy hour, the full dinner menu is also available. Many guests start with a round of cocktails and appetizers like bruschetta, burrata, or calamari fritti, and then transition into a full dinner with handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, or fresh seafood. Happy hour at Vincenzo is where drinks and dinner come together in one evening.
Martini Tuesday features special pricing on martinis every Tuesday evening. Wine Down Wednesday offers special pricing on wine by the glass for the entire Wednesday evening. Both specials run alongside regular dinner service and are available to all guests, including convention attendees visiting from the IAAPA Expo or any other OCCC event.
From Happy Hour to Dinner
The transition from happy hour to dinner happens naturally at Vincenzo. Guests who arrive at 5 PM for cocktails often stay through 8 or 9 PM for a full meal. The dinner menu includes handmade pasta made daily, USDA Prime filet mignon, New York strip, bone-in ribeye, Chilean sea bass, salmon, grouper, and Italian appetizers. Desserts include tiramisu, cannoli, and gelato, all made in-house. Whether you planned a quick drink or a full evening, Vincenzo accommodates both. The restaurant is open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.
Convention Guest Happy Hour After the Expo
Convention guests attending events at the Orange County Convention Center regularly visit Vincenzo for happy hour after the expo floor closes. The restaurant is on International Drive near the OCCC and convenient to convention area hotels. Teams of four, eight, twelve, or more are welcome for happy hour in the main dining room. For larger groups, group dining is available with advance coordination. Private dining in the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for corporate dinners, team celebrations, and client entertaining. Full restaurant buyout options are available for larger events. Visit our private events page or call (407) 745-4030. Guests attending events near the convention center are always welcome.
- ✦ Negroni — classic Italian cocktail, Campari, gin, sweet vermouth
- ✦ Aperol Spritz — Aperol, prosecco, soda, fresh orange
- ✦ Espresso Martini — vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur
- ✦ Classic Martini — gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive or twist
- ✦ Italian wines — Chianti, Barolo, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco
- ✦ California wines — Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- ✦ Seasonal craft cocktails — rotating specials from the bar team
- ✦ Beer selections — domestic and imported
Frequently Asked Questions
Happy hour is Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 PM to 7 PM.
Discounted craft cocktails, wine by the glass, and beer. The cocktail menu includes Negroni, Aperol Spritz, espresso martini, classic martinis, and seasonal specials.
Yes. The full dinner menu is available during happy hour. Many guests start with drinks and appetizers and then continue with a full Italian dinner.
Martini Tuesday features special pricing on martinis every Tuesday evening at Vincenzo.
Wine Down Wednesday features special pricing on wine by the glass every Wednesday evening.
Yes. Convention teams regularly visit for happy hour after OCCC events. Group dining and private dining are available with advance coordination. Call (407) 745-4030.
8025 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, on International Drive near the Orange County Convention Center.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening for all guests.
Reservations are recommended during convention weeks. Reserve through OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
No. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independent, family-owned restaurant on International Drive near the OCCC. It is not affiliated with or connected to the Orange County Convention Center.